Starbucks

This Starbucks has the kindest, most attentive staff I’ve ever seen. Shout out to Dann who patiently takes my often complex orders. As another reviewer said, they seem to know a lot of the regulars and remember their orders! The managers work the line and seem authentically happy to help. I would go out of my way to come to this Starbucks because of the wonderful customer service. Awesome staff, clean space, solid espresso and food.

As many other reviews, I find this Starbucks location literally awesome !
All the baristas are extremely nice, and remember and great plenty of regulars here… They’re the fastest baristas I’ve ever seen, my drinks are already done before I even have the time to pay…

Just your run of the mill salt of the earth Starbucks, right off the montrose stop of the brown line, with a cute little outdoor area.

Favorite neighborhood Starbucks.
Really close and convenient to home.
Parking can be a challenge during busy times of the day.
Staff friendly.
Wish it was a little bigger; its your typical storefront Starbucks.
Don’t expect to hang out for long, since a lot of folks use it as their «office.»
Will continue to be my go-​to in the ‘hood.

Love this Starbucks! The staff is so friendly. One of the quicker Starbucks I’ve ever been into. They get the line down fast.

Update:
The female barista that works on Tuesday nights is the worst employee I’ve experienced anywhere. She is rude, slow and doesn’t make the drinks very well. It’s obvious she’d rather be somewhere else, and wishes you (the customer) were somewhere else.
It still gets 3 stars because the Saturday baristas and the guy that works Tuesdays are great.

RUDE. Avoid. The one at Lincoln and Wilson is bigger and the staff is far more pleasant. They really ought to fire these losers for their sneers, tone, and yelling at customers.

Besides being just steps west of the Montrose Brown Line station, these baristas are kind and friendly.
Recently, I’ve developed a problem with my legs and thankfully this location has footstools so I can rest my legs on.
Now my tastebuds and legs are happy.

I’ve become a Starbucks addict and I’ve been to many many many Starbucks all over the city. I usually order the same thing every time and every where and THIS location is by far the best Starbucks in Chicago! The employees are ALWAYS friendly and they remember and greet many regulars here by name, and they are the fastest baristas in town. I love you, Starbucks, but I can’t stand when your baristas are so slow and not only that, but they mess up your everyday white chocolate mocha like the location on chestnut & rush, I’ve completely given up on them. They should really take down notes from this location, because this one is excellent!

I recently moved further away from this location but I usually stop here for a Redeye on my way to school. The baristas are extremely friendly and welcoming. A while back, I accidentally spilled my half-​empty macchiato on the table. The barista was nice enough to make me a new one without me even asking. Thanks guys :)

Some of the most unfriendly baristas and my coffee tasted terrible. Seemed they were too busy talking and looking miserable to care.

Ok I am a little late with this review of my neighborhood Starbucks. I’ve lived very close by (in fact it is about a three minute walk when I leave my apartment) for seven years so I should have reviewed my Starbucks a heck of a long time ago. The baristas who work there are super super friendly. They are so friendly that it sometimes feels scary. I’m kidding when I say that but they are so nice that you wouldn’t mind hanging out with them over a beer or two. Dan the guy at the register in the morning is a riot. I just love busting his chops. He is from Kentucky so I like getting on his case about that. Patrick who also works there is ultra friendly too. In fact EVERY barista who has worked there over the several years that I lived in the neighborhood is extremely friendly. I cannot even begin to recall if there was every an unfriendly staff member who worked there and they do have a consistent turnover of employees. If I ever move from my neighborhood I will make the effort to visit this Starbucks. I just feel like I am home when I drop by. All I can say is GREAT JOB! You guys are the best.

I study here often; it’s one of the cleaner and more modern looking Starbucks that I’ve been to. Located near the Montrose brown line stop and across the street from a swanky local bar. There’s outdoor patio but the space inside is on the small side; it’s gets packed pretty quickly.

Near the brown line and the 78 bus. Indoor and outdoor seating. No clover machines but otherwise it’s a full service Starbucks with a very nice staff. The only think you need to ask yourself is «Is it open?»
Hours at time of review:
M-​F 5:30am-9pm
Sat-​sun 6am-​9pm

I’m a Starbucks addict, and I’m willing to admit it… This location happens to be the closest to my apartment, so I frequent here often. The staff is always enthusiastic, friendly and quick with service. While it is not the largest Starbucks, there is always room to sit and do some work or relax. There are tons of outlets available for computers and a large table available for bigger groups. It’s located right off the Montrose brown line stop, as well.

Pretty standard Starbucks. The service was friendly and efficient. The lounging area was clean and modern. I had some nice tea. There was some parking nearby on the streets, if you are not walking distance.

As Starbucks goes, this is a good location. Friendly and fast service. But dear god, people! There are more than 4 songs in existence! I sat down to read a little and realized about 30 minutes after arriving that I was hearing– for the 3^rd time– the same song I’d heard as I was ordering. I used to like that song, too. After hearing it a dozen times in the last hour, I could safely say never hearing it again would be too soon. This is not hyperbole, folks. They really had only 4 – 5 songs in rotation. Also, it’s so loud that I couldn’t block it out with my headphones on full volume. I’d have left, but I had an hour to kill and needed to get some reading for work done before meeting my friend, who lives a ½ block away.

I only patronize this location when I’m leaving town, because I know they’re open early. I don’t like the new décor, but it’s not enough to stop me from going. My drink is simple enough: non-​fat misto. However, at least one employee does not seem to know the name for this drink and I end up waiting longer than I need to because I keep waiting for «non-​fat misto» and don’t hear it. That’s because she calls out «coffee with non-​fat topper.» Huh?
Starbucks is not my favorite coffee. It always tastes burned, even with dairy and sugar. (In fact, I have a friend who once worked at a Starbucks who said they double-​roast their beans. No wonder.) Intelligentsia is better coffee. But there’s not one in my neighborhood. Soooooooooo…

I am not a huge Starbucks fan. It’s okay, but honestly? I don’t like the push-​button espresso bar shots. They suck. And I get to say that ’cause I worked at Starbucks for 17 years. That said, I got a bit tired of the hipster attitude at the Beans and Bagels down the street. So I started going to this Starbucks when I was dying for coffee on my way to work.
And?
I love them. They do everything right. Friendly, no attitude, but it doesn’t feel fake. Which is the way it should be. I do admit though, I will only get an espresso drink if one particular woman is working the espresso bar. Because I doubt I would be willing to make a fuss if my shots sucked and I have yet to get a bad drink from her. Plus, she is fast. I am usually almost late and if I see more than about 2 people waiting at the bar, I get coffee.
They almost make me miss working at Starbucks. Almost. :D
Addendum. I would just like to state that overall, I would give Starbucks 3 stars. The coffee is okay, you know what to expect. Like it or not, they are pretty much the McDonald’s of the coffee world. I gave this particular Starbucks 5 stars because they are full of win.

Great remodel. Barrister’s are fast and friendly.